Axe

51-22-1

From: United States of America | New Jersey | Gloucester County

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 51-22-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | New Jersey | Gloucester County
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Sandstone
Description

Asymmetrical grooved stone axe. Completely grooved but very shallow except on edges. Sandstone, much weather-worn. Irregular shape; probably natural stone with slight modification but sharpened lower blade. Possibly used as net-sinker.

Length 11.5 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Thickness 2.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Paul R. Wilkins, 1951

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